£200 + VAT (member) / £250 + VAT (non-member)
We are delighted to be returning to the Hilton Glasgow* for the first in our Scots Law 2026 Conference Series, exclusively available to delegates in person on the day.
Our new conference, chaired by Clare Bone of Brodies, will take an in depth look at the most important legal developments from director and employee liability, legal privilege and safety policy offshore to health-related issues in the workplace, sentencing and fire safety. A keynote update from COPFS will also be included in the programme.
Clare will be joined by a panel of experts including Katherine Metcalfe from Pinsent Masons, Gavin Anderson KC, Deborah Carroll and Gavin Callaghan of COPFS, Lindsay MacNeill from BTO, Laura McCabe of DWF and Victoria Anderson from Brodies.
What's being covered?
Health and safety prosecutions and FAIs - recent themes
Deborah will provide an update and overview of COPFS’ work in relation to health and safety prosecutions and FAIs generally and Gavin will present on road haulage cases in respect of which there have been a number of recent prosecutions and FAIs.
Deborah Carroll & Gavin Callaghan, COPFS
Between confidentiality and compliance: navigating privilege in regulatory investigations
When an incident occurs, the first steps taken by legal advisors can determine the scope and survival of legal privilege throughout the investigative process. For solicitors advising clients under scrutiny by Police Scotland or regulatory authorities, understanding how privilege is created, maintained and challenged is critical. Legal privilege remains a cornerstone of client protection but in the world of criminal and regulatory investigations, it is increasingly tested by investigative demands, data-sharing expectations and evolving case law. This session will examine recent developments in the law of privilege, practical steps to secure protected communications in the aftermath of an incident and the strategic value of privilege in managing regulatory investigations.
Lindsay MacNeill, BTO
Enforcement of health-related issues in the workplace
With HSE’s continued focus on health, this session will provide an overview of the current regulatory approach to enforcing health related issues in the workplace. As well as looking at HSE inspection and enforcement we will provide some practical tips to assist clients facing scrutiny by the regulator.
Clare Bone, Brodies
Fire safety – similarities and key differences from the world of health and safety
An overview of the key duties and defences will be considered in this session along with strict liability rules, enforcement options and the regulatory approach. Key issues to consider in fire safety cases will also be discussed.
Katherine Metcalfe, Pinsent Masons
Sentencing update
Gavin will examine how the updated sentencing guidelines address fines for very large organisations. He shall also consider the extent to which compensation orders may be an appropriate sentencing option in health and safety prosecutions.
Gavin Anderson KC
Prosecuting individuals – director and employee liability
Laura McCabe, DWF
H&S updates in the offshore energy sector
This session will take a look at recent developments in the sector’s approach to safety policy impacting H&S considerations and regulator focus.
Victoria Anderson, Brodies
**All bookings received ahead of publication of the full conference programme on 23rd January can take advantage of our Early Bird rate of £175 + VAT for members and £225 + VAT for non-members. To obtain this discount simply add the code SCOT25 during checkout when you book online, email enquiries@clt.scot or call 0141 225 6700.
*A reduced parking rate of £10 per car is available onsite at the hotel. A code will be issued during the conference which can be entered into the pay station when paying before leaving the car park.
